Aftab Malik, a Muslim affairs expert, has been appointed as the special envoy to combat Islamophobia in Australia. The appointment comes as tensions rise due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Malik, who is recognized as a global expert on Muslim affairs, will work with the Muslim community, religious discrimination experts, and the government to address prejudice. He emphasized the importance of promoting social cohesion and fighting against hate, stating that both anti-Semitism and Islamophobia are unacceptable. The appointment of a special envoy for Islamophobia was delayed, leading some Muslim community members to feel unequal treatment by the government.